作者：Christopher Negus
副书名：Boot up to Ubuntu, Fedora, KNOPPIX, Debian, openSUSE, and 11 Other Distributions
出版日期：February 19, 2008
出版社：Wiley Publishing
页数：888
ISBN：ISBN-10: 0470230193 ISBN-13: 978-0470230190
文件格式：PDF


Great Content from a Bestselling Author: The Linux Bible 2008 Editionis the best first Linux book for new or migrating users. By focusing onthe building-block nature of Linux, and offering true up-to-datedescriptions of Linux technology, the Bible helps the reader learn howto jump headlong into Linux, regardless of the Linux distribution theychoose. Descriptions of different Linux distributions helps userschoose the Linux distribution that’s right for them. Detailedinstallation instructions, step-by-step descriptions of key desktop andserver components, and the actual distributions on CD and DVD, letreaders get started using Linux immediately. The Bible will serve abroad range of readers, from those starting with Linux to anyonelooking to evaluate different Linux distributions. It also covers broadusage including Linux desktops, servers, and firewall/routers.
New features: Instead of just telling you about howthe technology works, new “Bringing Linux In” sections describe howpeople have implemented Linux in the real world. New sections describereal-life examples, such as how:
A Small office created an inexpensive Web, print, and file serverA do-it-yourselfer combined Linux audio and video features to create a home multimedia centerA school build a computer lab with free educational softwareA large corporation deployed thousands of Linux systemsUnique CD and DVD: No other book on the marketincludes so many Linux distributions on CD and DVD. Our DVD and CD willinclude the latest versions of at least the following Linuxdistributions: Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, KNOPPIX, Gentoo,Slackware, Mandriva, Damn Small Linux, SLAX, BackTrack, GeeXbox, andothers.
From the Back Cover
The perfect book to help you make the move to Linux
With Linux, you can start with a full-featured desktop computer andscale up to powerful corporate servers. Get the most out of Linux foryour home, small business, school, or corporate computing needs withthis comprehensive reference as your guide. You’ll walk through 16different Linux distributions, find step-by-step instructions, and seehow other enterprising Linux do-it-yourselfers are creating powerfuland inexpensive systems. This is the book you need to succeed withLinux.
Master Linux for desktops, servers, and workstationsFind, install, and use tons of free and open source softwareCreate your own cool apps with useful programming toolsLaunch all your music, video, images, and documents in LinuxBrowse, e-mail, or chat over the Internet from a Linux desktopSet up your own e-mail and Web (LAMP) serversMake safe connections with firewalls and other security tools